System Management Settings
This section, which describes how to configure the network interface in your
computer, is intended primarily for network administrators. For further information
on the system management capabilities of your computer, refer to “Using System
Management Features” on page 32.
The Configuration/Setup Utility program includes settings that can be enabled and
disabled to configure the network interface in your computer. These settings are:
Ethernet support
Remote program load (RPL) and dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)
Automatic power on startup sequence
Wake on LAN
Update POST/BIOS from network
If you have an integrated Ethernet subsystem, you can also view the media access
control (MAC) address for your computer in the Configuration/Setup Utility
program. To access the MAC address, select Devices and I/O Ports from the
Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, and then select Ethernet Setup. You
can view but not change the MAC address setting.
Instructions for accessing the other system management settings in the
Configuration/Setup Utility program follow.
Ethernet Support
This setting is used to enable or disable the integrated Ethernet controller in your
computer. The setting is enabled by default.
If you do not use the integrated Ethernet, disable the Ethernet Support setting. By
doing this, you free up system resources that can be used for optional adapters.
To access the Ethernet Support setting, select Devices and I/O Ports and then
Ethernet Setup from the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu.
Note: The serial number for the system board integrated Ethernet is 10000000. You
might need this information if you install optional network adapters.
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